Hike · Westfjords
Látrabjarg cliff walk
Látrabjarg – gönguleið
Leads to: Látrabjarg
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
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Quick facts
- The Látrabjarg cliff walk route is 6.8 km there and back (3.4 km one way) and takes about 3 h 40 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Látrabjarg cliff walk is Patreksfjörður.
- Látrabjarg cliff walk is a hike in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 3.4 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 377 m |
| Walking time | 3 h 40 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Nearest town | Patreksfjörður |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.5025° N, 24.5294° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The path follows an unfenced cliff edge: keep well back from it, above all in wind.
Questions people ask
What is Látrabjarg cliff walk?
Látrabjarg cliff walk is a hike in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Látrabjarg cliff walk?
Látrabjarg cliff walk is at 65.5025° N, 24.5294° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Bjargtangar lighthouse, a lighthouse about 113 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Látrabjarg cliff walk?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Látrabjarg cliff walk, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður.
How long does the Látrabjarg cliff walk hike take?
The Látrabjarg cliff walk route is 6.8 km there and back (3.4 km one way) and takes about 3 h 40 min to walk. It is rated moderate. The climb is 377 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Látrabjarg cliff walk route lead?
The Látrabjarg cliff walk route leads to Látrabjarg.
Where do you park at Látrabjarg cliff walk?
The path follows an unfenced cliff edge: keep well back from it, above all in wind. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland; park only in marked areas and stay on marked paths.
Does it cost anything to visit Látrabjarg cliff walk?
We have not verified a fee for Látrabjarg cliff walk. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
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